1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1961 BMW 700
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1961 BMW 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1961 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 1750 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 31 L |
